BHSI Unveils Global, UK Casualty Promotions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has named Caroline Alder-Smurthwaite to its Global Underwriting Office for Casualty & Healthcare and promoted Charlotte Behar to succeed Alder-Smurthwaite as Head of Casualty, United Kingdom (UK).

BHSI Deputy Global Chief Underwriting Officer, Hilary Browne said Alder-Smurthwaite has done an excellent job steering the company’s casualty business in the UK, prioritising consistency and stability for its customers and brokers.

“She leaves our UK Casualty business in excellent hands, with Charlotte ensuring a seamless transition and bringing strong financial acumen, underwriting talent, and customer and broker relationships to her elevated role,” she said in a statement.

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Meanwhile, BHSI Country Manager, UK, Nick Major said: “Just as we emphasise building strong, lasting relationships with our customers and brokers, we similarly prioritise building a deep and enduring bench of talent inside BHSI.

“This pair of promotions is indicative of our excellent depth of talent and our success in this endeavour. I am excited to work with Caroline and Charlotte as they move into their new roles.”

Continuing to be based in London, Alder-Smurthwaite joined BHSI as Head of General Casualty, UK, in 2021 and brings 25 years of industry experience to her new leadership role, while Behar, who was previously UK General Casualty Manager, joined BHSI in 2020 and has nearly 15 years of underwriting experience in the European marketplace.

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BHSI provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programmes, accident and health, medical stop loss, homeowners, and multinational insurance.

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